Michael Huebner, The Birmingham News

"[Huang's Liszt Sonata in B minor] was one of the finest I've ever heard in concert."

John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune

"[Huang's Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2] performance was one that could easily hold its own anywhere in the world."

Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News

"One of the most stunning performances came from Chu-Fang Huang, who imbued Chopin's Sonata No. 2 with expressive magic and technical allure. She found nuances of poignant powerful persuasion to keep listeners glued to every note."

Donald Rosenberg, Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

"Chu-Fang Huang is among the most confident and accomplished young pianists around, and her [Kennedy Center concert] gave evidence of a distinct artistic personality operating comfortably in many different kinds of music. Indeed, this was musicmaking on a grand level: Huang's playing is strong, assertive . . . and bursting with energy and intensity. Her easy command of big repertory . . . might lead a listener to suspect that she would be less comfortable in more intimate material. But she proved herself equally capable of a soft, molten, magnificently inward rendition of the Schumann . . ."

Tim Page, The Washington Post

"Although Huang possesses sterling credentials, one was unprepared for her level of artistic maturity, technical gleam and, especially, depth of interpretation. Huang appears to have it all."

Lawrence A. Johnson, The Miami Herald

"Playing a repertory staple like the Grieg concerto takes some daring, since it is hard to distinguish yourself in the piece. But throughout the performance by the Chinese-born Ms. Huang, you sensed the excitement of a young pianist who could hardly wait to get her turn at it. She played with richly mellow tone, vivid colorings and Romantic flair. In a piece that is often the occasion for expressive liberties, Ms. Huang gave a refreshingly direct, honest and sensitive account."

Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times

"Huang immediately impressed the listeners with her precise and delicate form touch. She has Beethoven's early classical style down to the last nuance."

John Frayne, News Gazette (Champaign-Urbana)

"Soloist in the 'Emperor' [Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5] was Chu-Fang Huang, already a youthful Chinese empress of the keyboard . . . Her glistening trills and huge, hammering arpeggios filled the hall with a brilliant presence . . . Her super-crisp syncopations kicked off the finale like an Olympic sprinter out of the blocks. But the most magical moment was the end of the slow movement; her gliding sixteenth notes accompanying melodic woodwinds seemed to hang gravity-free in the air. Let’s be clear: Huang is the real deal. It took a gentle Scarlatti encore to finally calm the cheering audience. Her vigorous, dazzling runs at the outset clearly inspired the orchestra, because it immediately responded with much greater intensity and focus."

Gregory Barnes, The State (South Carolina)

"Quiet and controlled but never at a loss for spirit, Huang's performances were eminently dignified."

Zachary Lewis, Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

". . . powerful climaxes, supple passage work, deftly controlled explosions, phrases of delicacy and beauty."

Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, The Grand Rapids Press

". . . superbly balanced virtuosity with lyricism."

George Loomis, Financial Times (London)

"Ms. Huang gave an energetic, vividly accented performance."

Allan Kozinn, The New York Times

"Huang impressed the audience with her enthusiasm and mastery of the piano."

Maury Thompson, Glens Falls Post-Star

"Chu-Fang Huang, the young soloist in the Grieg, has already chalked up a long list of awards and performances. Her playing Monday made it clear why: Her fingers flew over the keyboard, managing onrushing octaves and other technical hurdles with seeming ease. She unfolded lyrical passages with a fluid legato and tonal warmth, while she blazed through Grieg's more passionate forays with demonic, impetuous intensity."

Cecilia Porter, The Washington Post